What is the function of histones in relation to DNA?

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What is the function of histones in relation to DNA?
  1. To degrade RNA
  2. To package DNA into nucleosomes
  3. To synthesize proteins
  4. To repair DNA damage

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the function of histones in relation to DNA?
  • Step 1: Understand that DNA is a long molecule that contains genetic information.
  • Step 2: Know that DNA needs to be organized to fit inside a cell's nucleus.
  • Step 3: Learn that histones are special proteins that help in organizing DNA.
  • Step 4: Realize that histones wrap around DNA to form structures called nucleosomes.
  • Step 5: Recognize that these nucleosomes help compact the DNA and make it easier to manage.
  • Step 6: Understand that the way DNA is packaged by histones can affect how genes are expressed (turned on or off).
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